I am building a computer and got a new motherboard and Core 2 Duo processor bundle. I also got a 550W power supply. The power supply has a 20-pin connector and a 4-pin connector (like every other power supply I have found). The motherboard apparently requires a 24-pin connector and a 4-pin connector. Does this mean my power supply is not compatible? And if it's not, where can I find one with 24 + 4 pins? Or is there some kind of adapter I can buy?
2007-01-20 13:59:30 · 4 answers · asked by ~Teresa~ 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Thanks everyone! I found an adapter like someone mentioned, so that should fix my problem :)
2007-01-20 14:13:13 · update #1
You can buy an adaptor, I have one in mine!
2007-01-20 14:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the official published specs for your computer, the existing power supply is ATX format. If that's true, then just about any replacement power supply will work. I'd suggest an antec earthwatts EA-380D, which will be plenty of power for your system and power supply. As for the processor . . . the HP site lists ALL processors officially supported by the motherboard. That is the list of processors you must choose from. If you could find the foxconn motherboard that corresponds to the HP part number, you'd STILL have to use a processor listed on the HP web site for your system. This is because the BIOS is not foxconn . . . it is HP. In other words, it doesn't matter that foxconn made the motherboard . . . it is HP that dictates what CPUs will be supported, through HP firmware that is installed on the motherboard. So . . . from the HP site, the best processor available for your motherboard is: Intel® Pentium® D processor 925 dual-core 3.0 GHz 4 MB (2 MB per core) L2 cache 800 MHz front side bus with Extended Memory 64-bit Technology And yes, the Antec Earthwatts EA-380D will handle your processor (even a dual core upgrade) and your video card just fine. The system I'm using now has hardware much more power-hungry and it is rock-solid stable running off of that particular power supply.
2016-05-24 02:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might need another kind of power supply with the 24-pin connector you describe. I would contact the place where you bought the motherboard & CPU bundle and see if they have the power supply you need. Otherwise try places like TigerDirect.com, or ChiefValue.com, or Newegg.com. - I'd give them a phone call and tell them your situation and they should be able to determine what kind of power supply you need.
What happens is that if you bought a case, which comes with a power supply, not necessarily that power supply is the right one for the motherboard & CPU bundle you got. :)
http://www.tigerdirect.com
http://www.chiefvalue.com
http://www.newegg.com
Have a nice day.
2007-01-20 14:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by HabanaBoy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be a converter with the mother board if not then you should be able to get one from the M/B supplier if not then try a computer store
2007-01-20 14:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋